There are many opportunities to get involved to help better the City of Alexandria. Opportunities include serving on a Board, Commission or Committee, providing input on a new City project or speaking at a City Council meeting.

Historic Alexandria is a treasure trove of early structures, artifacts, and records that creates a unique way of life for its citizens and provides enjoyment for thousands of people who visit this special community every year. The City continues to add resources to its collection of local and nationally designated historic districts.

Agencies and programs that help maintain our safety and overall quality of life. These links contain information about the City of Alexandria's law enforcement agencies and public safety organizations, courts and judicial system.

The City provides a number of services to residents, including refuse collection and recycling. In addition, the City is responsible for maintaining streets, sidewalks, bridges, and other infrastructure in the City.

Did you know that ACPS is one of the most diverse school systems in the country? Our students come from more than 80 different countries, speak more than 60 languages, and represent a myriad of ethnic and cultural groups. The Alexandria Library is an educational, user-oriented service institution providing free public access to recorded knowledge and ideas.

The City provides public assistance as a safety net for individuals and families, including help with homelessness prevention, food, rent, utilities, medical coverage and prescriptions, job training and placement assistance, and much more.

If you are looking for small-town charm and big-city amenities, Alexandria is the place to find them. Alexandria has a fascinating history, and many of its historic buildings are still preserved today. The City's many historic homes, churches, businesses, and museums allow residents and visitors alike to experience the past that makes it the charming town it is today.

Alexandria is a desirable location to live, work and play. The City owns many of the premier historic sites in Alexandria and it is charged with the conservation, interpretation and promotion of these links to the past.

Alexandria is an active community that offers more than 900 acres of parks and dedicated public space, and a wide variety of neighborhood and recreation centers, pools, dog parks, farmers' markets, waterfront activities and more.

Ideally located just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., Alexandria is nationally recognized as one of the best places to live and do business on the east coast. Learn how we can help you start or relocate your business in Alexandria, and access resources for existing businesses and commuters.

Alexandria offers wide range of job opportunities and services. Work for City government or City Public Schools, find out about an internship opportunity or learn about workforce development and career training options.

Call.Click.Connect., the City’s online customer service system, allows customers to submit service requests, report problems, search for information, or find the right contact to call for various issues and topics of interest.

Alexandria offers wide range of job opportunities and services. Work for City government or City Public Schools, find out about an internship opportunity or learn about workforce development and career training options.

Alexandria is an active community that offers more than 900 acres of parks and dedicated public space, and a wide variety of neighborhood and recreation centers, pools, dog parks, farmers' markets, waterfront activities and more.

Agencies and programs that help maintain our safety and overall quality of life. These links contain information about the City of Alexandria's law enforcement agencies and public safety organizations, courts and judicial system.

The City provides a number of services to residents, including refuse collection and recycling. In addition, the City is responsible for maintaining streets, sidewalks, bridges, and other infrastructure in the City.

The City provides public assistance as a safety net for individuals and families, including help with homelessness prevention, food, rent, utilities, medical coverage and prescriptions, job training and placement assistance, and much more.

The Alexandria City Council is composed of a Mayor and six Council members who are elected at-large for three-year terms. The Mayor, who is chosen on a separate ballot, presides over meetings of the Council and serves as the ceremonial head of government.

The City of Alexandria has a strong commitment to citizen participation as evidenced by the number of citizen boards and commissions established by City Council. These bodies compose a formal system through which citizens can advise City Council on all major issues affecting the City.

There are many opportunities to get involved to help better the City of Alexandria. Opportunities include serving on a Board, Commission or Committee, providing input on a new City project or speaking at a City Council meeting.

The City government acts with integrity in an open process, and provides timely access to clear, trustworthy information, presented and employed by all parties from the beginning to the end of the process, including the reasoning that leads to and supports the policy conclusion.

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You may apply online for a November 2019 absentee ballot now; if you would like an absentee ballot for a possible June 11, 2019 Primary, you will have to submit your application using a paper form (Virginia Absentee Ballot Application) until a Primary is officially called by one of the political parties.

Absentee Voting — In Person

In-person absentee voting for the November 5, 2019 Election begins on Friday, September 20 and continues through Saturday, November 2. You may complete your application when you come to vote.

If the City has a June 11, 2019 Primary election, in-person absentee voting would begin on Friday, April 26.

Virginia's photo ID requirements apply to absentee voters who cast their absentee ballot in person. Voters who do not have acceptable ID may apply for an ID (and receive a temporary ID) at the same time they come to cast their in-person absentee ballot.

Regular hours:Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Weekend and evening hours will be posted in mid-August

Beatley Library, 5005 Duke Street(Will be posted in mid-August)

Absentee Voting — By Mail

For the November 5, 2019 Election, the deadline to submit an application to have an absentee ballot mailed to you is Tuesday, October 29 at 5 p.m. Applications must have been received at the Voter Registration Office by this time.

Ballots are mailed within two business days via first class mail within the United States and by email or a special pre-paid U.S. postage permit to overseas citizens. Most voters will be able to track the status of their ballot online.

Voted absentee ballots must be received at the Voter Registration Office by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day to be counted.

The voted ballot may be returned by mail or delivered in-person (an absentee ballot dropped off must be delivered personally by the voter).

Virginia's photo ID requirements do not apply to absentee voters who request an absentee ballot by mail.

Where Do I Get An Application? And What Do I Do With It?

You may apply online through the Virginia Department of Elections or use the links below to download an application. You may also call our office (703-746-4050), and we will send you an application.

Annual Absentee Ballot Application

Certain individuals who are physically disabled or ill may submit one annual absentee ballot application that will be used for all elections within the calendar year. The first application submitted by a voter must include a statement by a doctor or religious practitioner. Thereafter, we will mail you a new application each December for use in the next calendar year.

What if I’m Currently Living Overseas or in the Military?

Complete the application and fax it back to us at 703.838.6449. We can also accept a scanned version of the signed application transmitted via email, VoteAbsentee@alexandriava.gov.

This application must be received by our office or postmarked no later than 22 days before Election Day if you need to register and no less than 7 days before Election Day if you have already registered.

A single FPCA is valid for all elections that occur from the time the application is submitted through December 31 of the following year. You must reapply for military/overseas absentee ballots after that time, or whenever your overseas address changes.

Military and overseas citizen absentee voters may receive their ballots by email, but the ballot must be returned by either U.S. mail or commercial courier (UPS, DHL, FedEx, etc.) so we receive your voted ballot no later than 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.

What Do I Do if I Mark My Ballot Incorrectly or if it Doesn’t Arrive in the Mail?

Please call our office immediately at 703.746.4050 if you destroy or spoil your original ballot. If there is time before the election, we can send you a replacement , but you must first return the spoiled ballot to us.

If you lost or never received your ballot, we need you to complete a statement to that effect (See 'Statement of Voter who lost or did not receive absentee ballot")

If you are in Alexandria and able to come to our office, we can issue a replacement ballot up until the polls close at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. You may also go to your regular polling place on Election Day, and vote there in-person. If you have your spoiled ballot with you, you may turn it in, and vote normally. If you do not have it with you, you may vote a Provisional Ballot. Provisional Ballots are not counted on Election Day, but once we verify that we did not receive your absentee ballot, we will accept and count your Provisional Ballot.

If you are out of town, we will issue a replacement ballot after we receive your returned spoiled ballot or signed replacement ballot request. This new ballot must still be received by out office prior to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.

Certain ill or disabled voters who have not received or have spoiled their ballot, and are unable to come to our office in person for a replacement, may designate an individual to pick up and return a replacement ballot on their behalf. Please call our office at 703.746.4050 for more information.

What if I am Hospitalized or Called out of Town after the Absentee Deadline?

Virginia law has two special emergency provisions.

The first is for medical emergencies, and covers persons who become hospitalized , ill and confined to their homes, or are bereaved by the death of a spouse, child, or parent in the fourteen days prior to an election. The voter may request a ballot up until 2:00 p.m. on the Monday before the election by designating a representative to pick up and return the ballot on the voter’s behalf. The representative must deliver the voter's completed application by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday before the election and return the voted ballot by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day for it to be counted.

The second is for persons who learn (after 12 noon on the Saturday before the election) that they will be out of town on Election Day for business or for personal family medical reasons (including death of a family member). They may come to our office between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on the Monday before the election and vote an emergency absentee ballot.

Please call our office at 703.746.4050 for more information about emergency absentee ballots.